About Face! Sweden Reactivates Conscription

Earlier this month, the Swedish government reinstated conscription, one of several recent moves to strengthen the operational capability of its armed forces.The worsening security situation, in particular Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, has led to the conclusion that the Nordic region is again confronting a resurgent and aggressive Russia.As a result, Swedish military expenditure is increasing, anti-ship missiles have been reintroduced, exercises have intensified, military readiness is significantly higher and a permanent garrison is back on the Sweden’s Gotland Island.In addition, several bilateral defence cooperative efforts have been introduced – most notably with the US, the UK and Finland. Although …read more